5.1 Amniotic Fluid (Specimen consideration)

Question 1

During the 1st trimester, what is the volume?

Answer 1

35mL

Question 2

During the 3rd trimester, what is the volume?

Answer 2

approx 1L

Question 3

Volume of Amniotic fluid:

This results from INCREASE volume which the failure of the fetus to begin swallowing; indicating fetal distress

Answer 3

Polyhydramnios

Question 4

Volume of Amniotic fluid:

This results from DECREASE volume due to increased fetal swallowing, urinary tract deformities, and membrane leakage

Answer 4

Oligohydramnios

Question 5

Specimen collection for Amniotic fluid?

Answer 5

Amniocentesis

Question 6

Amniocentesis is done Transabdominal or _________

Answer 6

Transvaginal

Question 7

Amniocentesis is performed after the _____ week of gestation

Answer 7

14th

Question 8

Volume for collection of amniotic fluid?

Answer 8

30mL

Question 9

FLM tests:
- Transported in ice and refrigerated up to ____ hrs prior to testing

Answer 9

72

Question 10

in FLM test: Filtration or High speed centri is done

T or F

Answer 10

F

Low speed

Question 11

In the Cytgenetic test, it is incubated at _____ C prior to analysis

Answer 11

37

Question 12

What is being detected in FLM tests?

Answer 12

Phospholipids

Question 13

What is being detected in Cytogenetic test?

Answer 13

Fetal cells

Question 14

In chemical testing, It is separated from cellular elements and debris ASAP

T or F

Answer 14

T

Question 15

In bilirubin analysis, it should be placed in _____ bottles

Answer 15

Amber